Monday, November 06, 2006
West Ham 1-0 Arsenal
Bloody brilliant. I've got to head off to bed, but will just post this quick summary.
Arsenal pretty much looked the better side but lacked their sharp edge, while West Ham were honest and hardworking but with very little imagination. Still, the victory wasn't undeserved after we had undoubtedly the better of the chances - about four that I can think of, two in each half, including the one that Marlon wonderfully buried.
I wasn't impressed with Pardew's tactics in this game. Zamora cut a lonely figure up front and was holding the ball up for nobody. Yossi had a poor game but played the full 90, while Bowyer was subbed. Still, a win's a win and we were certainly in the game for the entire time. The confidence in the team is starting to come back. Plus we got to see Wenger all pissed off, which is always a pleasing sight.
Boro next - Come on you Irons!
Player ratings
Green 8 - very confidence inspiring.
Konchy 7 - a good game, I thought, but with some dodgy passing still.
Gabbers 7 - poor at first, but rose to the task after Anton's injury.
Anton 7 - looked really good before his injury, hope he's OK.
Spector 6 - an eventful match, looked slightly outclassed but put in the effort. Improved as the game went on.
Ethers 7 - Looked up for it, and a good game spoilt by the lack of end product, at least until the goal. But would be devastating against a lesser side.
Reo-Coker 6 - I'm quite frustrated with NRC. His defensive work was good, but his passing was poor.
Mullins 6 - did OK. More shit passing.
Yossi 5 - very poor. Not really in the game considering the freedom he had with four other midfielders.
Bowyer 7 - showed some class and worked hard, getting forward to help Z-man when he could.
Zamora 7 - really did well on his own, winning headers and corners, and all that stuff a target man should do, but with nobody else around he was pushing shit uphill to try and score.
McCartney 6 - didn't look out of place.
Sheringham 7 - looked class all the way. You could see he wanted to beat his old enemy.
Harewood 7 - in the game immediately and should have scored with a one-on-one, but that just turned out to be a sighter for his goal. Great to see him score.
Arsenal pretty much looked the better side but lacked their sharp edge, while West Ham were honest and hardworking but with very little imagination. Still, the victory wasn't undeserved after we had undoubtedly the better of the chances - about four that I can think of, two in each half, including the one that Marlon wonderfully buried.
I wasn't impressed with Pardew's tactics in this game. Zamora cut a lonely figure up front and was holding the ball up for nobody. Yossi had a poor game but played the full 90, while Bowyer was subbed. Still, a win's a win and we were certainly in the game for the entire time. The confidence in the team is starting to come back. Plus we got to see Wenger all pissed off, which is always a pleasing sight.
Boro next - Come on you Irons!
Player ratings
Green 8 - very confidence inspiring.
Konchy 7 - a good game, I thought, but with some dodgy passing still.
Gabbers 7 - poor at first, but rose to the task after Anton's injury.
Anton 7 - looked really good before his injury, hope he's OK.
Spector 6 - an eventful match, looked slightly outclassed but put in the effort. Improved as the game went on.
Ethers 7 - Looked up for it, and a good game spoilt by the lack of end product, at least until the goal. But would be devastating against a lesser side.
Reo-Coker 6 - I'm quite frustrated with NRC. His defensive work was good, but his passing was poor.
Mullins 6 - did OK. More shit passing.
Yossi 5 - very poor. Not really in the game considering the freedom he had with four other midfielders.
Bowyer 7 - showed some class and worked hard, getting forward to help Z-man when he could.
Zamora 7 - really did well on his own, winning headers and corners, and all that stuff a target man should do, but with nobody else around he was pushing shit uphill to try and score.
McCartney 6 - didn't look out of place.
Sheringham 7 - looked class all the way. You could see he wanted to beat his old enemy.
Harewood 7 - in the game immediately and should have scored with a one-on-one, but that just turned out to be a sighter for his goal. Great to see him score.
Posted by whubris at 1:46 am
norven munky said...
LOL..I raved about his tactics and you bagged em :)
You don't have to rip a team apart and look like Brazil for your tactics to be successful.
We pretty much nullified one of the most talented teams in the league who are capable of blowing you away in the twinkling of an eye.
And for mine Bobby was sharp and everywhere..exactly the job Pardew would have asked him to carry out.
Humble pie never tasted so good :)
Dave said...
I'm with Tony - tactics spot on! Everything went to plan today (except Anton's injury) - basically we frustrated them then hit em!
Bobby was great (or should I say fab?? ;-)) up front on his own tracking back into midfield helping when needed.
said...
YES! We can laugh at Wenger's whinging all week now too. Don't you just love it?
Boro are in trouble and we’re on the way back. A win next week and people can talk about Stuart Pearce and Gareth Southgate’s jobs instead.
whubris said...
Having slept on it, I think I might be with you guys re: tactics - it did occur to me last night that it was Pardew's plan all along to do exactly what he did. So on reflection, I'll go along with popular opinion for once! :-)
I couldn't believe how much ground Z-man covered today. Whether you buy into the tactics or not, he was one of our key figures in the match.
But anyway - happy days are here again! Time for a new poll...
beggers said...
Nothing wrong with the tactics lads, 5 across the middle, battle for everything and never let them get any real rytham going. Try and catch them on the break and stay tight at the back. Le Arse had fuck all real chances as a result. Awesome. Then to top it off Pards has the balls to go for the win reverting to 4-4-2. Check mate Arsene.
ALAN PARDEWS CLARET AND BLUE ARMY, ALAN PARDEWS CLARET AND BLUE ARMY.....
norven munky said...
I think Bowyer was subbed cause he was knackered..he certainly looked it coming off.
Melbournehammer said...
What a great second effort from Matty Etherington afetr he was tackled.Inspirational stuff.
10 out 10 for Bobby Zamora. I am not his greatest fan but credit where credit is due.
I thought the midfield all did their bit when necessary with no one really standing out.
Gabbidon's best game for the year. Hopefully his confidence is now fully restored after some early game blunders.
Roy Carroll will need to buy a nice warm cushion to keep his butt warm during the winter sitting on the sideline.How much better do we look with Green in goal!
Marlon took the goal very well.
So what have we learnt after this weekend?
1.We are not going to be relegated.
2.We are not moving to the Olympic stadium after 2012.
3.The team have their mojo back.
4.Pardew remembers how to manage.
5.The French haven't changed.
6.Roeder is still a shit manager and
7.I hate going to work on Monday mornings after no sleep!
said...
What abou the Boro match? We're getting our confidence back and they're on the slide.
Reading have Spurs at home and Blackburn have ManU at home. We could be as high as 12th next week.
said...
well done lads... your lot did indeed get us into the CL and beat the scum doing so... altho I thought Teddy was slightly dubious in that match... so we're all cool. I also appreciate the football you play and respect that you came out to play last week rather than defend.
But, what Pardew did WAS well out of order as Gilberto notes here http://www.arsenal-mania.com/news/3103209/Gilberto-We-were-worried-for-Wenger.html
What you didnt see on Sky, gents, was the fact that Pardew ran over to OUR bench.
But lets let bygones be bygones. Pardew had someone shake his hand yesterday... although Southgate was smiling slightly more than him.
Enjoy the season lads. I reckon you wont get relegated... again.
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norven munky said...LOL..I raved about his tactics and you bagged em :)
You don't have to rip a team apart and look like Brazil for your tactics to be successful.
We pretty much nullified one of the most talented teams in the league who are capable of blowing you away in the twinkling of an eye.
And for mine Bobby was sharp and everywhere..exactly the job Pardew would have asked him to carry out.
Humble pie never tasted so good :)
Dave said...I'm with Tony - tactics spot on! Everything went to plan today (except Anton's injury) - basically we frustrated them then hit em!
Bobby was great (or should I say fab?? ;-)) up front on his own tracking back into midfield helping when needed.
said...YES! We can laugh at Wenger's whinging all week now too. Don't you just love it?
Boro are in trouble and we’re on the way back. A win next week and people can talk about Stuart Pearce and Gareth Southgate’s jobs instead.
whubris said...Having slept on it, I think I might be with you guys re: tactics - it did occur to me last night that it was Pardew's plan all along to do exactly what he did. So on reflection, I'll go along with popular opinion for once! :-)
I couldn't believe how much ground Z-man covered today. Whether you buy into the tactics or not, he was one of our key figures in the match.
But anyway - happy days are here again! Time for a new poll...
beggers said...Nothing wrong with the tactics lads, 5 across the middle, battle for everything and never let them get any real rytham going. Try and catch them on the break and stay tight at the back. Le Arse had fuck all real chances as a result. Awesome. Then to top it off Pards has the balls to go for the win reverting to 4-4-2. Check mate Arsene.
ALAN PARDEWS CLARET AND BLUE ARMY, ALAN PARDEWS CLARET AND BLUE ARMY.....
norven munky said...I think Bowyer was subbed cause he was knackered..he certainly looked it coming off.
Melbournehammer said...What a great second effort from Matty Etherington afetr he was tackled.Inspirational stuff.
10 out 10 for Bobby Zamora. I am not his greatest fan but credit where credit is due.
I thought the midfield all did their bit when necessary with no one really standing out.
Gabbidon's best game for the year. Hopefully his confidence is now fully restored after some early game blunders.
Roy Carroll will need to buy a nice warm cushion to keep his butt warm during the winter sitting on the sideline.How much better do we look with Green in goal!
Marlon took the goal very well.
So what have we learnt after this weekend?
1.We are not going to be relegated.
2.We are not moving to the Olympic stadium after 2012.
3.The team have their mojo back.
4.Pardew remembers how to manage.
5.The French haven't changed.
6.Roeder is still a shit manager and
7.I hate going to work on Monday mornings after no sleep!
said...What abou the Boro match? We're getting our confidence back and they're on the slide.
Reading have Spurs at home and Blackburn have ManU at home. We could be as high as 12th next week.
said...well done lads... your lot did indeed get us into the CL and beat the scum doing so... altho I thought Teddy was slightly dubious in that match... so we're all cool. I also appreciate the football you play and respect that you came out to play last week rather than defend.
But, what Pardew did WAS well out of order as Gilberto notes here http://www.arsenal-mania.com/news/3103209/Gilberto-We-were-worried-for-Wenger.html
What you didnt see on Sky, gents, was the fact that Pardew ran over to OUR bench.
But lets let bygones be bygones. Pardew had someone shake his hand yesterday... although Southgate was smiling slightly more than him.
Enjoy the season lads. I reckon you wont get relegated... again.
